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America's Civil War

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If you're the type of Civil War buff who's read all the dry histories there are, paged through all the CW-related novels, and seen Ken Burns's documentary so many times you've memorized every episode, then America's Civil War is the magazine subscription for you. Get more in-depth reviews of strategies used by famous generals and what did or did not work for them. Learn behind the scenes information about major characters in the conflict that don't always surface in textbooks. See articles on the equipment the men used, the roles the women played, and the propaganda of the day. If you know the difference between a Sharps repeater and a flintlock, you'll love America's Civil War magazine.

I've been a faithful subscriber to "America's Civil War" since 1993, and I'd say that it's easily one of the best history-related magazines in existence. I read each issue cover-to-cover, even the letters to the editor. Long after I first started studying the Civil War almost 15 years ago, I'm still learning a lot from this and other magazines like "Civil War Times Illustrated" (which is also great). In each issue of "America's Civil War" you can find a variety of articles in the following categories: personality (which focuses on a specific soldier of officer), eyewitness to war (great first-hand accounts from both soldiers and civilians), men and materiel (weapons and equipment), reviews, commands (focuses on individual units), preservation (of artifacts and historic sites), and of course several articles which can cover a wide range of topics, from battles and leaders to politics and slavery. Although I wish more would be written about the neglected Western Theater, I feel that the articles cover most aspects of the war very well. I love the artwork and outstanding maps that accompany the articles. And, "America's Civil War" is all about pleasing the readers. Back in 1997 I mailed in a questionnaire from "America's Civil War" after writing that my favorite issue had a great article on the famous Irish Brigade. A few months later a new article on the Irish Brigade (by the very same author) appeared in their magazine and I was very impressed by this. Bottom line: if you are a Civil War buff this magazine is just what you need!

If you are a civil war buff this mag is for you.

Many details on many little known facts all easy to read and a pleasure for the eyes. It manages not only to avoid repeating the same stories over and over, but it brings you fresh perspectives that the avgerage history doesn't hit.

A great reference tool for the student who wants to know more than the avg text will tell him.

I found the magazine to have interesting stories and history. The part I didn't care for was the way in which my subscription was sent. I received all of my years worth of issues in about three months. They sent me several back issues which was a little annoying.

I am 11 years old and I just started reading this magazine. Right from the beginnning I was captivated! America's Civil War goes into the not very well known details of the Civil War. I recommend this magazine for people who already have a really good sense of Civil War history, but those who don't will still love it. The articles are very engaging. If you like any history from the Punic War to World War II, you'll love this magazine!
Samuel E.

This magazine is a must have for any Civil War enthusiast. Interesting artilcles about the many facets of the Civil War are presented. Book reviews are excellent covering many new additions by various authors. A great "Letter to the Editor" section, and also not bad advertisements of many articles that a person would want to purchase are just a few to the many positive things this magazine publishes throught the year. Great research goes into every article. The magazine allows critic's to either postively or negatively critque an article or a book. The front covers since I have been getting this magazine draw the reader to the magazine in a book store. I can't recommend this magazine highly enough.

This was a perfect gift for my husband who is a Civil War buff. He enjoys the issues and saves them to reread.

I bought this for my father in-law who loves civil war stuff. He told me to go ahead and renew it for a 2nd year. Since they like to camp and travel, he said he also reads the ads in the mag for places to visit and plans on going to a few. Definately a great gift for someone hard to buy for.

Truth-be-told, I hated "HAVING" to give this magazine even one star, but that was the least I could do via this rating system. This magazine has some good writers but needs a new editor. Mr. Shoaf is very bad at his job, clearly, and seems to use and reuse the "buddy system" in using writers. Perhaps he gets a kickback? At any rate, this is, overall, a cruddy example of journalism. My facts tell me it should fall under fiction rather than nonfiction in many issues. I am done with it. Get a new editor and perhaps I will reinvestigate the publication. Until then, so long. I have no time for absolute rubbish!